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Q1. A. What are the general requirements of fixed gas fire-extinguishing systems for shipboard use? B. What are the specific requirements related to CO2 systems with respect to quantity, piping, controls and volume of free CO2

Q2. Write short note on the following with respect to anti-fouling coatings; A. Pre-TBT era; B. Post-TBT era; C. Tin – the hidden enemy; D. Copper free coatings

Q3. Explain the essential features of a “clean-ship”

Q6. A. Describe information which is available in the record which is attached as a supplement to the IOPP Certificate, for a bulk carriers and oil tanker.

B. What are the provisions for engine room under MARPOL 73/78 Annex -1, for large ocean-going vessels?

C. What is IBC Code and what Certificates are issued under the Code and to which ship?

Q5. Explain in detail the following requirements w.r.t marine portable fire extinguisher: A. Construction; B. Making of extinguishers; C. Periodical inspection and maintenance; D. Items to check annually

Q4. A. Sketch and describe a bilge oil separator with controls and alarm; B. Also, mention – briefly the international regulations made to prevent the pollution hazard; C. Sources from which oil may be mixed in ballast and bilge water.

Q6. With respect to a heavy fuel oil system describe the instructions you will give to juniors regards. Bunkering arrangements with safety fittings provided. On-board oil purification system. Remote shut – off arrangements How environmental pollution is avoided? Temperature control arrangement; The use of the “Oil Record Book”.

Q7. With reference to the SOLAS 1974/1978 Convention as amended, which outlines mandatory requirements for steering gear tests and drills?

A. Describe the test procedure to be carried out within the, 12 hours before departure on a sea-voyage;

B. Describe the emergency steering drills that must take place at least once every, 3 months;

C.  State how often the test in (A) and the drill in (B) should be carried out for ships which regularly engage on voyages of short duration.

Q8. A. Explain the principles underlying the STCW Convention; B. Explain how as a senior engineer you would implement the regulation for controlling and monitoring of minimum hours of rest for watch keepers; C. What type of specific shipboard familiarization is required to be given? D. List the areas in which training is required and areas it is desirable.